What were the key drug seizure increases in Kochi in 2025?

In 2025, Kochi saw a near doubling of MDMA seizures to 3.08 kg and an increase in ganja seizures to 383.35 kg.

How much did drug-related cases increase in Kochi last year?

Drug-related cases in Kochi increased by 22% in 2025, reaching a total of 3,006 cases compared to 2,475 in 2024.

What factors contributed to the rise in drug case figures in Kochi?

The rise in reported drug cases in Kochi is attributed to increased police surveillance and enforcement activities.

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Kochi Drug Cases Surge 22% Amidst Increased Police Watch

3 Jan

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Summary

Drug-related cases in Kochi rose to 3,006 in 2025, a 22% increase from 2024.
Seizures of MDMA nearly doubled to 3.08 kg in 2025, with ganja seizures also up.
Increased police surveillance is a key factor cited for the rise in reported figures.

Kochi Drug Cases Surge 22% Amidst Increased Police Watch

Kochi has witnessed a substantial rise in drug-related cases, with police registering 3,006 incidents in 2025. This marks a significant 22% increase from the 2,475 cases reported in 2024. Accompanying this surge, the number of arrests under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act escalated to 3,325 in 2025, up from 2,793 the preceding year.

Further data reveals a dramatic increase in the volume of seized narcotics. Suspected ganja seizures rose to 383.35 kg, while the amount of suspected MDMA seized nearly doubled from 1.89 kg in 2024 to 3.08 kg in 2025. Other significant seizures included hashish oil, cocaine, LSD stamps, and methamphetamine, underscoring the diverse nature of drug trafficking within the city.